HB 852 by Rep. Michael Smith (D - Marietta) would allow a student who has been enrolled in and attended a public school for more than half of the school year and moves during the school year to another attendance zone within the same district to continue to be enrolled in and attend his or her original school. Students with chronic disciplinary issues are not allowed to participate, and parents are responsible for transportation costs. The bill passed the subcommittee unanimously and moves on to the full House Education Committee.

HB 874 by Rep. Sam Teasley (R - Marietta) would require fair and timely notice when any process is initiated which could lead to the closure or restructuring of a charter school. The bill requires opportunities for public input when a charter school decides to close or restructure through surveys and public forums. When asked by Rep. Brooks Coleman (R - Duluth) what the impetus of the bill is, Rep. Teasley mentioned the Georgia Cyber Academy's current situation. Representatives from the State Charter School Commission and the Georgia Department of Education expressed concern with the bill as it requires processes for community input already completed by the charter school through their charter authorization and re-authorization processes. No vote was taken on the bill.